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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6500

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6500 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was released 14 months before the A6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades vs the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A6500 
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 A6500 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
AnnouncedOctober 2016August 2015More recent by 14 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A6500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony A6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the A6500.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A6500 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A6500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A6500 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography features
Sony A6500 Portrait photography features
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Street photography with Sony A6500
75
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography factors
Sony A6500 Sports photography factors
65
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 shots)
77
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Travel photography with Sony A6500
63
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
terrible battery (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging highlights
Sony A6500 Vlogging highlights
33
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
39
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A6500
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha a6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha a6500
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-03 2016-10-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 453 grams (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1405
Other
Battery life 350 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,299 $1,298